Sunrooms: A healthy home addition
When people imagine ‘sunroom’ they often picture a comfortable spot for a morning coffee, the perfect place to watch a thunderstorm or a striking setting for an evening meal. They think of a tranquil atmosphere to restore the human spirit. However, few people realize the true health benefits that come from enjoying a sunroom.
Everybody seems to feel better when the sun comes out and there’s a reason for that. Sunlight triggers the increased production of the ‘feel-good’ brain chemical called serotonin which is essential for controlling sleep patterns, enhancing sex drive and warding off depression. We often hear about the ‘winter-blues’ which is actually a clinical condition (Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD) caused by lack of sunlight in the winter. For years, natural healers recommended sunlight for all sorts of ailments but it seems all was forgotten when sun exposure was linked with the increased risk for skin cancer.
Now because people stay out of the sun so much, in addition to depression, research has also found that many North Americans suffer from a Vitamin D deficiency (sunlight is the richest source for your body to produce Vitamin D). And what’s so important about Vitamin D? Along with promoting calcium absorption for healthy bone growth, Vitamin D is vital to our immune systems. Proper levels can:
Decrease your risks for diabetes and heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
Increase your white blood cell count to fight off infection.
Increase the amount of oxygen your blood transports to your body which helps boost energy levels, sharpen your mind and give you an improved feeling of wellbeing.
Fortunately, there’s a way to take some of the benefits of the sun and leave the harmful effects outside.
With a sunroom addition, not only will you increase the value of your home, you’ll improve your overall health – mind, body and soul. Sunrooms, for instance, provide a sense of quietness from the rest of a hectic house and are often used for many relaxing activities such as yoga, exercise or sun-drenched lounging. Creating a place to relax is, in fact, the number one reason people consider a sunroom. These glass-enclosed rooms are available as 3 Season rooms or fully insulated for year round use, and also offer a view of nature that’s filled with sunshine minus the ill effects of being exposed to the elements.
If you’re ready to create a unique space full of light and healthy benefits – one the whole family can enjoy and for which most homeowners see an 85 to 100 percent return on investment upon resale – talk to a sunroom specialist today. The company you choose should be able to customize to your needs, building a quality room that fits your budget and your home’s architecture.
Article Provided by Complete Home Concepts.
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